Wave planter method and device

Abstract

A method of seed planting in a “serpentine” pattern called the wave planter is demonstrated. It consists of a manner of placing the seeds that essentially results in equally spaced rows of seeds placed in a serpentine-like layout or wave instead of a straight row. The preferred method creates a wave pattern equidistant from the next, yet creates a substantial increase over the density of straight row planting devices and drills (eg parallel, essentially straight rows). The use of the wave pattern provide concrete and substantial benefits to the business and economics of farming through labor, energy, and maintenance savings over current planting methods which results in a new farming business method. The method may be accomplished by several devices. Some of the devices include an oscillating draw Bar planter; oscillating tongue planter; elliptical row opener; steerable undercarriage for the planter and castor row openers under undercarriage.

1. A business method that increases the efficiency of labor, fuel consumption, equipment maintenance and land use by utilizing a serpentine wave planting method for seed planting that pulls ellipse angled, approximately 30 degree row openers in a wave pattern and creates an increased seed distribution compared to conventional straight line
 wherein equally spaced seeds are assured essentially equal nutrients, moisture and sunlight. 
 
     
     
       2. A business method that increases the efficiency of labor, fuel consumption, equipment maintenance and land use by utilizing a serpentine wave planting method for seed planting that pulls ellipse angled, approximately 45 degree row openers in a wave pattern and creates an increased seed distribution compared to conventional straight line
 wherein equally spaced seeds are assured essentially equal nutrients, moisture and sunlight. 
 
     
     
       3. A business method that increases the efficiency of labor, fuel consumption, equipment maintenance and land use by utilizing a serpentine wave planting method for seed planting that pulls ellipse angled, approximately 60 degree row openers in a wave pattern and creates an increased seed distribution compared to conventional straight line
 wherein equally spaced seeds are assured essentially equal nutrients, moisture and sunlight.